Symptoms of Relapsing-Remitting MS

No two people with MS are likely to have the same symptoms in the same way. Some may come and go or appear once and not again. The symptoms you have depend on the area of your brain or spinal cord that the disease has damaged. They can include:

Treatment

For most people with RRMS, it’s best to start treatment as soon as they’re diagnosed to avoid lasting nerve damage.

RRMS Medication: Disease-Modifying Drugs

Some medications for RRMS fight the disease by turning down the body’s immune system so that it doesn’t attack nerves. These are called disease-modifying drugs (DMDs). Doctors might also call them immunotherapy or disease-modifying therapy (DMT).

Continued

These drugs make relapses happen less often and make them less severe. They may keep the disease from getting worse for a while.

Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle

It’s also important to be active when you have MS. Exercise can help you:

Stay mobile

Control your weight

Boost your mood and energy levels

Try different types of exercise, including activities to get your heart pumping, like walking or swimming, and moves that strengthen your muscles and stretch your body. When you make an exercise plan, keep in mind: